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S. Peter Mills
PO Box 9 Skowhegan, Maine 04976 |
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Listen to the Chat For two hours on Tuesday May 23 Senator Mills answered questions from people all over Maine. Hundreds of Mainers tuned in to the audio broadcast. Thank you to everyone who participated. This event marks the beginning of a new kind of political discourse in Maine. Please listen to the clips below to hear Peter's live, candid answers. Each segment is available in mp3 format (most audio players can play mp3 files) or wma (Windows Media Player.) Introduction - mp3 - wma Dave from the Lewiston Sun Journal asks about using the state surplus to pay for highways - mp3 - wma John from Portland asks about clean elections - mp3 - wma Jason from Portland asks about Maine's university system and tuition - mp3 - wma Will from Portland asks about the laptop program - mp3 - wma Paul from Madison asks about teenage driving - mp3 - wma Voter registration for primaries - mp3 - wma Linn from Casco asks about Healthcare and Dirigo - mp3 - wma Reforming States Group studying healthcare - mp3 - wma Frank from Brunswick asks about renewable energy sources - mp3 - wma Frank from Brunswick asks a follow up question about state vehicles using renewable energy sources - mp3 - wma Frank continues with a question about Maine diesel laws - mp3 - wma Nancy from Bucksport wants to know why she should vote for Peter - mp3 - wma Bill from Millinocket asks about Peter's military experience - mp3 - wma Tom from Lewiston and Mark from Sabattus ask about TABOR - mp3 - wma Roger from Caribou asks about reducing the size of the Maine House of Representatives - mp3 - wma Dan from Portland notes the civilized campaign and asks what distinguishes Mills from the other candidates - mp3 - wma Dan from Sorrento also asks what distinguishes Mills from the other Republican candidates leading to discussion of Maine's independent nature - mp3 - wma Independent governor discussion - mp3 - wma Mary from Farmington asks about the Avian Flu - mp3 - wma Marc from Scarboro asks about workers compensation - mp3 - wma Bob from Biddeford asks about DHHS failires and medicaid software - mp3 - wma Kevin from Portland asks about Maine beers, wines and vodkas - mp3 - wma Alex from Falmouth wants to know why Republicans should vote for Peter - mp3 - wma Alison from Franklin County asks about small store permits and licenses - mp3 - wma Pat from Waterville asks about the future of an interstate highway from Calais to NY - mp3 - wma Rita from North Yarmouth asks about life issues - mp3 - wma Shelly from Bangor asks about school children doing community service - mp3 - wma Lance from Auburn wants to know what kind of music Peter listens to and what he does in his spare time - mp3 - wma James from Portland asks about expanding wireless internet and cellphone coverage - mp3 - wma Anthony from Topsham asks about infrastructure - mp3 - wma Mark from Biddeford asks about keeping jobs in Maine - mp3 - wma First Park, regional thinking, Maine's work force - mp3 - wma Ben and Riley stop in to ask about teachers - mp3 - wma Anthony from Topsham asks about the regionalization of Maine school districts, services, and governments - mp3 - wma George from Brunswick asks about DNA and criminal justice - mp3 - wma Dennis from Eliot asks where Peter stands on minimum wage - mp3 - wma Skowhegan Citizens for Good Government ask what Peter would do about noise in Maine's towns - mp3 - wma Dawn from Wiscasset asks about clean elections - mp3 - wma Dave from Brewer asks about sales and service taxes - mp3 - wma Budget honesty, selling off state revenue sources (liquor, lottery) - mp3 - wma Ben from Skowhegan asks about getting high school seniors to vote, Peter wraps up the chat emphasizing the need for direct communication between legislators and constituents, and proposes that the governor directly address the legislature as is done in the British Parliament - mp3 - wma |